Inspiration for a large traditional mudroom in New Orleans with white walls, brick floors, red floor and planked wall panelling.

Gut renovation of mudroom and adjacent powder room. Included custom paneling, herringbone brick floors with radiant heat, and addition of storage and hooks.

Un miroir habille le fond de la niche, ce qui apporte un peu de profondeur et contribue à éclairer cette entrée grâce au reflet de la lumière extérieure.

Photo of a large transitional mudroom in Philadelphia with white walls, brick floors, a double front door, a white front door, red floor and decorative wall panelling.

Inspiration for a beach style mudroom in New York with white walls, brick floors, red floor, timber and planked wall panelling.

Transitional foyer in Charleston with red walls, brick floors, a single front door, a glass front door, red floor, exposed beam, vaulted, wood and brick walls.

Large traditional mudroom in Houston with grey walls, brick floors, a single front door, a dark wood front door, red floor, wood and planked wall panelling.

This bi-level entry foyer greets with black slate flooring and embraces you in Hemlock and hickory wood. Using a Sherwin Williams flat lacquer sealer for durability finishes the modern wood cabin look. Horizontal steel cable rail stair system.

These clients reached out to Hillcrest Construction when their family began out-growing their Phoenixville-area home. Through a comprehensive design phase, opportunities to add square footage were identified along with a reorganization of the typical traffic flow throughout the house. All household traffic into the hastily-designed, existing family room bump-out addition was funneled through a 3’ berth within the kitchen making meal prep and other kitchen activities somewhat similar to a shift at a PA turnpike toll booth. In the existing bump-out addition, the family room was relatively tight and the dining room barely fit the 6-person dining table. Access to the backyard was somewhat obstructed by the necessary furniture and the kitchen alone didn’t satisfy storage needs beyond a quick trip to the grocery store. The home’s existing front door was the only front entrance, and without a foyer or mudroom, the front formal room often doubled as a drop-zone for groceries, bookbags, and other on-the-go items. Hillcrest Construction designed a remedy to both address the function and flow issues along with adding square footage via a 150 sq ft addition to the family room and converting the garage into a mudroom entry and walk-through pantry. - The project’s addition was not especially large but was able to facilitate a new pathway to the home’s rear family room. The existing brick wall at the bottom of the second-floor staircase was opened up and created a new, natural flow from the second-floor bedrooms to the front formal room, and into the rear family hang-out space- all without having to cut through the often busy kitchen. The dining room area was relocated to remove it from the pathway to the door to the backyard. Additionally, free and clear access to the rear yard was established for both two-legged and four-legged friends. The existing chunky slider door was removed and in its place was fabricated and installed a custom centerpiece that included a new gas fireplace insert with custom brick surround, two side towers for display items and choice vinyl, and two base cabinets with metal-grated doors to house a subwoofer, wifi equipment, and other stow-away items. The black walnut countertops and mantle pop from the white cabinetry, and the wall-mounted TV with soundbar complete the central A/V hub. The custom cabs and tops were designed and built at Hillcrest’s custom shop. The farmhouse appeal was completed with distressed engineered hardwood floors and craftsman-style window and door trim throughout. - Another major component of the project was the conversion of the garage into a pantry+mudroom+everyday entry. The clients had used their smallish garage for storage of outdoor yard and recreational equipment. With those storage needs being addressed at the exterior, the space was transformed into a custom pantry and mudroom. The floor level within the space was raised to meet the rest of the house and insulated appropriately. A newly installed pocket door divided the dining room area from the designed-to-spec pantry/beverage center. The pantry was designed to house dry storage, cleaning supplies, and dry bar supplies when the cleaning and shopping are complete. A window seat with doggie supply storage below was worked into the design to accommodate the existing elevation of the original garage window. A coat closet and a small set of steps divide the pantry from the mudroom entry. The mudroom entry is marked with a striking combo of the herringbone thin-brick flooring and a custom hutch. Kids returning home from school have a designated spot to hang their coats and bookbags with two deep drawers for shoes. A custom cherry bench top adds a punctuation of warmth. The entry door and window replaced the old overhead garage doors to create the daily-used informal entry off the driveway. With the house being such a favorable area, and the clients not looking to pull up roots, Hillcrest Construction facilitated a collaborative experience and comprehensive plan to change the house for the better and make it a home to grow within.

Foto: © Diego Cuoghi
Design ideas for an expansive traditional vestibule in Other with terra-cotta floors, a double front door, a metal front door, red floor, vaulted and brick walls.

Mudroom/Foyer, Master Bathroom and Laundry Room renovation in Pennington, NJ. By relocating the laundry room to the second floor A&E was able to expand the mudroom/foyer and add a powder room. Functional bench seating and custom inset cabinetry not only hide the clutter but look beautiful when you enter the home. Upstairs master bath remodel includes spacious walk-in shower with bench, freestanding soaking tub, double vanity with plenty of storage. Mixed metal hardware including bronze and chrome. Water closet behind pocket door. Walk-in closet features custom built-ins for plenty of storage. Second story laundry features shiplap walls, butcher block countertop for folding, convenient sink and custom cabinetry throughout. Granite, quartz and quartzite and neutral tones were used throughout these projects.

Mudroom/Foyer, Master Bathroom and Laundry Room renovation in Pennington, NJ. By relocating the laundry room to the second floor A&E was able to expand the mudroom/foyer and add a powder room. Functional bench seating and custom inset cabinetry not only hide the clutter but look beautiful when you enter the home. Upstairs master bath remodel includes spacious walk-in shower with bench, freestanding soaking tub, double vanity with plenty of storage. Mixed metal hardware including bronze and chrome. Water closet behind pocket door. Walk-in closet features custom built-ins for plenty of storage. Second story laundry features shiplap walls, butcher block countertop for folding, convenient sink and custom cabinetry throughout. Granite, quartz and quartzite and neutral tones were used throughout these projects.

This bi-level entry foyer greets with black slate flooring and embraces you in Hemlock and hickory wood. Using a Sherwin Williams flat lacquer sealer for durability finishes the modern wood cabin look. Metal cable stairway with a maple rail.

This is an example of a large traditional mudroom in Houston with grey walls, brick floors, a single front door, a dark wood front door, red floor, wood and planked wall panelling.

Primer and Paint Used: * KILZ 3 Premium Primer * Behr Premium Plus Interior Paint (Ultra Pure White)
This is an example of a small traditional vestibule in Detroit with ceramic floors, a single front door, a white front door, red floor and wallpaper.

Réalisation d'un reportage photo complet suite à la finalisation du chantier de décoration de la maison.
Photo of a large transitional foyer in Bordeaux with beige walls, terra-cotta floors, red floor, recessed and wallpaper.

Foto: © Diego Cuoghi
Design ideas for an expansive traditional vestibule in Other with terra-cotta floors, a double front door, a metal front door, red floor, vaulted and brick walls.

This is an example of a mid-sized tropical entry hall with red walls, terra-cotta floors, a single front door, a green front door, red floor and wallpaper.

Take a look at these elegant entryways decorated for fall that feature our Governor and Café Du Monde lanterns. See more fall-inspired porches on the Bevolo Blog. http://ow.ly/ss3i50Lr7ZL